UFC lightweight champion Rafael Dos Anjos has said that he'll happily welcome McGregor to the shark tank that is the 155 pound division.

Speaking to Jim Edwards last Saturday, just hours before McGregor's sensational 13-second knockout of Jose Aldo, UFC lightweight champion Rafael Dos Anjos vowed to beat Donal Cerrone this weekend and take on all comers including Conor McGregor in the UFC lightweight division.

After unifying the featherweight title on Saturday, McGregor reiterated his desire to become a two-weight UFC champion and take on the winner of Donald Cerrone and Rafael Dos Anjos.

When Dos Anjos was asked the question whether he would like to face McGregor, he was welcoming of the prospect: "Tony Ferguson, Pettis, McGregor, whoever man.

"Whoever tries to take my belt away from me I'm going to try and do my best to defend it".

More specifically regarding McGregor, Dos Anjos stated: "If he wants to jump in the shark tank, I'll be more than happy to welcome him".

This Saturday, Rafael Dos Anjos and Donald Cerrone will clash for the second time in the UFC Octagon after first meeting in 2013 where Dos Anjos took a unanimous decision 29-28 on all three judges scorecards.

Since then, Cerrone has been undefeated, recording eight straight wins during which time Dos Anjos beat Anthony Pettis to win the UFC lightweight title.